Palm Beach Daily News Social Calendar for Feb. 4, 2024

Shannon Donnelly
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Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard will be the special guest Monday night, Feb. 5, at the Palm Beach Opera Gala.
Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard will be the special guest Monday night, Feb. 5, at the Palm Beach Opera Gala.

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Feb. 4

Darbster Rescue: Fifth annual Fur Ball at Club Colette. Jacqui Michel, Patricia Quick, Hope Geier Smith and Laura Moore Tanne, chairwomen.

World Series of Golf Foundation: Annual Celebrity Charity Hero Awards Gala with performance by Andrea Bocelli, 5:30 p.m. at The Mar-a-Lago Club. LJ Foley, chairman. 561-779-3039.

Feb. 5

Palm Beach Opera: Gala at The Breakers, with special guest mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard. Chairs: Paulette Koch, Judy Harpel and Diane Sculley. 6:30 p.m. Call Clarissa Stoney at 561-835-7576 or send an email to cstoney@pbopera.org.

Feb. 6

Center for Creative Education: 30th anniversary kickoff reception; 6 p.m. at Findlay Galleries. Pauline Pitt, chairwoman. By invitation.

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County: H. Irwin Levy Founders Event; 4:30 p.m. in Palm Beach. Richard A. Friedman, Peter May and Jonathan Tisch, chairmen. 561-242-6668.

Feb. 7

Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope: 2024 "Shop the Day Away" Luncheon with keynote speaker Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York; 10 a.m. at The Breakers. Arlette Gordon, chairwoman; Joseph and Max McNamara, chairmen. 561-215-7360

National Wildlife Refuge Association: "Wild About Wildlife" reception; 6 p.m. at the home of Mayor Danielle Moore. James Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui, honorary chairmen; Danielle Moore, honorary chairwoman. By invitation.

St. Edward's Guild: Annual Valentine's Luncheon and Fashion Show; 11 a.m. at The Beach Club. Priscilla Schmeelk and Michele Manolis, chairwomen. By invitation.

Feb. 8

Palm Beach Fellowship of Christians and Jews: Annual Fellowship Dinner honoring Randolph Award winner William A. "Bill" Meyer; 6:30 p.m. at The Beach Club. Sylvia James and Debora Weinstein, chairwomen. 561-833-6150.

Feb. 10

The American Friends of Belvoir Castle: Inaugural gala; 7 p.m. at The Breakers. David J. Newton and James R. Borynack, chairmen; The Duke and Duchess of Rutland, honorary chairman and honorary chairwoman.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County: ''The Palm Beach Picnic''; 11 a.m. at the Royal Poinciana Plaza. Farrah Scott, chairwoman; Collin Adams, chairman. 561-762-9351.

Feb. 12

Ballet Palm Beach: “Venetian Masquerade” gala; 6 p.m. at The Breakers. Brandie Herbst and Erin McGould, chairwomen; Anka Palitz, honorary chairwoman.

Feb. 13

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation: Palm Beach Hot Pink Luncheon honoring Donna and Bill Acquavella; 11 a.m. at The Breakers.

Feb. 15

American Heart Association: Palm Beach Heart Ball, the association's centennial celebration. 561-697-6609.

The Ireland Fund: Emerald Isle Ball honoring James Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui with the 2024 Community Leadership Award; at The Breakers. Lore Dodge, Michele Kessler and Hillie Mahoney, chairwomen. By invitation.

Daughters of the American Revolution: Palm Beach chapter luncheon with guest speaker Trudy Coxe of the Preservation Society of Newport County (R.I.); 11:30 a.m. at Club Colette. Jill Davis, regent. 540-295-0902.

The Hanley Foundation: Palm Beach Dinner; 6 p.m. at the Sailfish Club of Florida. Elizabeth Matthews, chairwoman; Chip James, chairman. 561-268-2355.

Feb. 16

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts: Kravis Center Gala; 5:30 p.m. Kristen Lambert, chairwoman; William Meyer and David Lambert, chairmen. 561-651-4320.

Actress Meredith Baxter, seen speaking at JFK Medical Center in 2003. She'll be the guest speaker Feb. 17 at the CARP (Comprehensive Alcoholism Rehabilitation Program) luncheon at the Four Seasons.
Actress Meredith Baxter, seen speaking at JFK Medical Center in 2003. She'll be the guest speaker Feb. 17 at the CARP (Comprehensive Alcoholism Rehabilitation Program) luncheon at the Four Seasons.

Feb. 17

The Everglades Foundation: Annual "For Everglades" Palm Beach benefit; 7 p.m. at The Breakers. Sonia Jones and Sue Hostetler Wrigley, chairwomen; Paul Tudor Jones and Beau Wrigley, chairmen. By invitation

CARP (Comprehensive Alcoholism Rehabilitation Program): Annual spring luncheon with guest speaker Meredith Baxter; 11:30 a.m. at the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach. Park Miller and Patty Dean, chairman and chairwoman; Mark and Karen Luebke, honorary chairman and honorary chairwoman. 561.324.8003

Family Promise of Southeast Florida: Fifth annual Night of Giving; 6:30 pm at the Royal Poinciana Plaza. Collin “Santini” Adams, Elizabeth Humphreys and Taylor Materio, chairs.

Feb. 20

Palm Beach Atlantic University: 2024 Women of Distinction Luncheon; 11 a.m. at The Breakers.

Movies Making A Difference: Ninth Annual Mardi Gras featuring Tito Puente Jr..; 6:30 pm at the Sailfish Club. Kim Renk Dryer, Bruce Sutka, Dr. Sam Kelly and Laura Opdenaker, chairs.

Feb. 21

Center for Family Services: 25th annual Old Bags Luncheon with guest speaker Martha Stewart; at The Breakers. Robin Gillen, chairwoman; Fernando Wong and Tim Johnson, chairmen. Sold out.

Found Care: À Votre Santé, 6:30 p.m. at The Mandel Recreation Center 561.346.3465.

Feb. 23

Palm Beach County Food Bank: 11th Annual Empty Bowls Palm Beach; 11 a.m. at The Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea. Amy Sullivan and Johanna Reyes; chairwomen. 561-670-2518.

The Society of the Four Arts: Dinner dance; 7 p.m. at the Society of the Four Arts Garden. By invitation.

Feb. 24

The Society of the Four Arts: Contemporaries gala; 7 p.m. at the Society of the Four Arts Garden. By invitation

Cleveland Clinic Florida: Annual Florida Ball; 7 p.m. at The Breakers. 954-659-6238

Feb. 26

The Richard David Kann (RDK) Melanoma Foundation: 24th annual Luncheon and Naeem Khan fashion show; 10:30 a.m. at The Breakers. Beth Neuhoff, Suzanne Niedland and Vera Serrano, honorary chairwomen. 561-655-9655

Lighthouse Guild: Annual Visionary Dinner honoring Gerard Schwarz, Beth DeWoody and Firooz Zahedi; 7 p.m. at Club Colette. 212-769-6307.

Breast Cancer Research Foundation: Holiday House "Taking It to the Table"' Palm Beach event; 6 p.m. at The Colony Hotel. Andrea Stark, Jayne Chase and Iris Danker, chairwomen; Campion Platt, chairman.

Feb. 27

Health Corps: "Cocktails at Sunset" at the home of Dr. Mehmet Oz. By invitation.

Feb. 28

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: Lunch & Learn; noon at Club Colette. 561-515-1527.

Feb. 29

Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation: Hospice Evening 2024 at The Breakers. Mark W. Cook , chairman; Karyn Lamb, chairwoman; Jackie and Beau Breckenridge, vice chairs. 561-832-8585.

Norton Museum of Art: Opening reception for "Ellen Graham: (Unscripted)"; 6 p.m. at the museum. (561) 832-5196, Ext.1121.

March 1

Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach: Annual dinner dance; 7 p.m. at Bradley Park. Betsy Shiverick and Electra Toub, chairwomen. By invitation.

Actress Julianna Margulies is seen backstage after winning the award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series at the 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards. Margulies will be the emcee March 2 at amFAR's third Palm Beach gala.
Actress Julianna Margulies is seen backstage after winning the award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series at the 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards. Margulies will be the emcee March 2 at amFAR's third Palm Beach gala.

March 2

Jupiter Medical Center Foundation: 47th annual Black Tie Ball; 6:30 p.m. at The Breakers. Joe and Patsy Petri, chairman and chairwoman; Jeffrey and Lee Ann Alderton, honorary chairman and honorary chairwoman. 561-263-3712.

amfAR (The Foundation for AIDS Research): Third annual Palm Beach Gala featuring emcee Julianna Margulies and entertainment by Sting; at the home of James and Lisa Fayne Cohen. 917-340-2290.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF): Just Cure It! gala; 5:30 p.m. at the Four Seasons Palm Beach. 954-328-3019.

March 3

American Humane: Sixth annual Pups 4 Patriots Dinner Dance;  6 p.m. at Club Colette. 561-537-5887.

March 4

Center for Creative Education: Annual Spring Dinner celebrating 30 years; 7 p.m. at Club Colette. Pauline Pitt, chairwoman; Milly Park, honorary chairwoman; Patrick Park, honorary chairman. By invitation.

March 5

Children’s Home Society of Florida: Spring Luncheon; 11 a.m. at The Colony. Tere Borgia, chairwoman; Kathy Leone and Wendy Roberts, honorary chairwomen. 561-402-0823.

March 6

South Florida PBS: Lifetime Achievement Dinner honoring George T. Elmore; at The Brazilian Court. By invitation.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/The Jimmy Fund: Annual Palm Beach Leadership Dinner; at the Sailfish Club. Phyllis Krock, chairwoman. By invitation.

March 7

American Friends of the Israel Museum: Palm Beach Gala at The Breakers.

Dana Farber Cancer Institute/The Jimmy Fund: ''Breakfast with the Doctors'' at the Beach Club. Vicki Loring and Judy Harpel, chairwomen; Arthur Loring and Jim Harpel, chairmen. 561-833-2080.

RealClear Media Fund: Samizdat Prize awards gala; 6:30 pm at The Breakers. Black tie optional.

Michael J. Fox Foundation: "It Will Take All of Us to Cure Parkinson's" luncheon with special guest Jane Pauley; 11:30 am at the Sailfish Club. Marlene Silver and Bonnie Strauss, chairwomen; Martin Silver and Tom Strauss, chairmen.

March 10

UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital: Palm Beach Circle of Friends evening honoring Bonnie Humphrey and Sandy Humphrey Brinn; 6 pm at Club Colette. By invitation.

March 11

Promise Fund of Florida: Annual Major Donor and Awards Dinner at Club Colette. Julie Fisher Cummings, Paulette Koch, Diane Sculley and Laurie Silvers, chairwomen. 561-307-8000.

Theater Workshop of Nantucket: An Evening In Palm Beach with entertainment by the "Moulin Rouge" touring company; 6 pm at the Brazilian Court Hotel. Kay Bernon, Robin Gillen and Maria Roach, chairwomen.

March 13

Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation: Seventh annual "Hope on the Horizon" Palm Beach dinner honoring Nancy Goodes; at The Beach Club. Bonnie Lautenberg and Heidi McWilliams, chairwomen. 212-901-7983.

March 17

LIFE (Leaders In Furthering Education): 30th annual Lady in Red Gala with Jay Leno and and Paul Anka; 6 p.m. at The Breakers. Lois Pope and Christine Lynn, chairwomen. 561-582-8083.

Author James Patterson holds a birthday doughnut (Boston cream) given to him Mary Robosson after he spoke during the Palm Beach Civic Association annual award breakfast at The Breakers in March 2023. This year's breakfast is March 18 at The Breakers.
Author James Patterson holds a birthday doughnut (Boston cream) given to him Mary Robosson after he spoke during the Palm Beach Civic Association annual award breakfast at The Breakers in March 2023. This year's breakfast is March 18 at The Breakers.

March 18

The Order of St. John: Reception and dinner at Findlay Galleries. By invitation.

Palm Beach Civic Association: Annual Awards Breakfast at The Breakers.

Irish Georgian Society: Annual Palm Beach Luncheon; 11:30 a.m. at Café Boulud. By invitation.

March 20

Palm Beach Opera Guild: Gala honoring Arlette Gordon; 6:30 p.m. at The Beach Club. Cathy Jacobson and Ari Rifkin, chairwomen. 561-835-7569.

March 21

Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches: Third annual EnVision 20/20 Luncheon; 11:30 a.m. at the Sailfish Club. Maria Beaudouin, Page Ferrell and Roshan Massoumi; chairwomen. 561-586-5600.

Henry Morrison Flagler Museum: Whitehall Society's Mixing It Up reception; 6:30 p.m. at the museum. By invitation.

March 23

American Friends of the Hebrew University: 2024 Palm Beach Scopus Award dinner honoring Lisa and Michael Rome; 7 p.m. at The Four Seasons.

Hôpital Albert Schweitzer Haiti: White Hot Night Casino at the Sailfish Club. Louise H. Stephaich, chairwoman. By invitation.

March 25

The Cleveland Orchestra: ''A Night of Celebration for The Cleveland Orchestra''; 6:30 p.m. at Club Colette. Patrick and Milly Park, chairman and chairwoman; Diann Scaravilli and K.K. Sullivan, co-chairwomen. By invitation.

March 28

American Friends of Magen David Adom: Palm Beach Gala; 6 p.m. at The Breakers. By invitation.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Cocktail party; 6 p.m. at The Colony Hotel. Erin Hawthornthwaite, chairwoman; Stephen Hawthornthwaite, chairman. 561-516-0396.

March 29

Israel Tennis & Education Centers: Palm Beach Charity Weekend kickoff reception; 5:30 p.m. at a private residence. By invitation.

April 3

Navy SEAL Foundation/Navy SEAL Museum/Trident House: Sixth biennial Palm Beach Navy SEAL Evening of Tribute; 5:30 p.m. at The Breakers. Eliot Hershberg, Michael Kluger and Matthew K. Smith, chairmen. 561-459-6999.

April 5

Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County: 22nd Annual Barefoot on the Beach at the Breakers Beach Club. 718-441-6050.

April 6

Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope: Dance the Night Away Gala; 6 p.m. at the Mar-a-Lago Club. Janet Levy, chairwoman; Joseph and Max McNamara, chairmen. 561-215-7360.

Will and Hersey Johnson, Mary Underwood, Clementine Underwood and Antony Underwood at the Mary Obolensky Underwood Foundation for Leukemia Research (MOUF) annual dinner dance at the Sailfish Club in April 2023. This year's dance is set for April 7 at Club Colette.
Will and Hersey Johnson, Mary Underwood, Clementine Underwood and Antony Underwood at the Mary Obolensky Underwood Foundation for Leukemia Research (MOUF) annual dinner dance at the Sailfish Club in April 2023. This year's dance is set for April 7 at Club Colette.

April 7

Mary Obolensky Underwood Foundation: Annual Spring Dance; 7 p.m. at Club Colette. Antony Underwood, honorary chairman; Mary Underwood, Barbara San Damian and Jennifer Garrigues, honorary chairwomen.

April 8

MorseLife Health System: Annual golf classic awards luncheon; noon at the Flagler Steakhouse. Ed Pantzer, chairman. 561-242-4661.

April 11

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League: “Happy Tails" reception and dinner; 6 p.m. at The Colony. Callie Holt, Emilia Pfeifler, and Stephanie Booth Shafran, co-chairwomen. By invitation.

April 12

Garden Club of Palm Beach: Preview party for "Blooms In Focus"; 5 p.m. at Philip Hulitar Gardens at the Society of the Four Arts. Lesly Smith and Kate Gubelmann, chairwomen. By invitation.

April 15

Town of Palm Beach United Way: Alexis de Tocqueville Society Award Dinner, 7 p.m. at Club Colette. Kimberly Goodwin, Josephine Kalisman and Susan Wright, chairwomen; Bob Wright, chairman. By invitation

April 16

Safeguard Palm Beach: Spring Breakfast; 8:30 a.m. at The Colony. 561-508-3457.

April 18

Norton Museum of Art: Opening reception for "The Paper Trail: 500 Years of Prints from the Jonathan "Jack" Frost Collection"; 11:30 a.m. at the museum. 561-832-5196, Ext.1121.

April 22

Henry Morrison Flagler Museum: Directors luncheon; noon at the museum. By invitation.

April 24

Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults: "Soaring Through Spring" annual Spring Luncheon; noon at The Beach Club. Meredith Hunt, chairwoman; Micaela Hunt-Roberts, co-chairwoman. 561-655-7266.

May 2

Town of Palm Beach United Way: Annual meeting; 4 p.m. at The Breakers.

May 9

Daughters of the American Revolution: Palm Beach chapter's annual meeting and luncheon; 11:30 a.m. at The Beach Club. Jill Davis, regent. 540-295-0902.

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Palm Beach Daily News Social Calendar for Feb. 4, 2024